CANBERRA News

Canberra have the numbers to lead the nation, says Daley
Raiders players past and present believe the team can make a big impression in the finals, writes Greg Prichard.

Canberra stakes claim for Sydney airport
The federal and NSW governments should abandon hope of building a second main airport in the Sydney basin and upgrade Canberra's airport instead, linking the two cities with a high-speed rail link, says an airline industry leader.

Coldest Canberra winter in a decade
Canberra has experienced its coldest winter daytime temperatures in 10 years.

Telstra has no Canberra hang-ups
Despite widespread hand-wringing over Telstra's future amid the uncertainty in Canberra, the truth is the telco is poised to adapt to conditions set by whichever party comes to power. 4 Sep 2010 12:05 AM

Two arrested over illegal Canberra brothel
Two people have been taken into custody after police uncovered a brothel operating illegally in north Canberra.

The new cancer - sports betting
What an odd coincidence. In the same week that rugby league struggles with a growing stench concerning a flood of serious betting being placed on a minor unlikely event that subsequently didn't occur, international cricket has been devastated by irrefutable proof that the Pakistani Test team is corrupt.

Swimming laps up new funding
PARALYMPIC sport and swimming will receive the lion's share of $30 million of extra  funding promised by the previous federal government.

What it felt like to be an Olympic champion, 10 years on
Catherine Freeman is still coming to terms with that win, writes Roy Masters.

Football: Mariners sink Victory
The Central Coast Mariners have recorded their second win of the season thanks to two goals from Rostyn Griffiths and Daniel McBreen, which handed the home side a 2-0 win over Melbourne Victory at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford on Friday night.

Global glitch that fanned the flames of wonder
It was the world's best kept Olympic secret. Then the ring of fire stalled, writes Roy Masters.